Each year, After School Matters provides life-changing after-school and summer program opportunities to more than 17,000 Chicago high school teens. Our hands-on, project-based apprenticeship and internship programs – in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM – allow teens to explore and develop their talents, while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. 

After School Matters full-time staff of approximately 85 supports the day-to-day operations and administration of the organization, as well as the provision of our signature programs across the city, while hundreds of individuals across Chicago work with us part-time as After School Matters instructors and program providers.

We seek to serve our teens and achieve our mission by: 
•	Advocating for teens and youth development 
•	Building opportunities for teens through partnerships 
•	Engaging teens in skills development for work and higher education 
•	Showcasing teen accomplishments 
•	Disseminating research and best practices about out-of-school time for teens

After School Matters

Mary Caron

Brendan Dubois

Rob Schroeder

Elizabeth Hilvert

Katrina Ferreyra

Ruth Lednicer

Maranielly Vazquez

Jocelyn G Moralde

Anne Beluschak

The Marketing and Communications team at After School Matters is responsible for promoting the organization’s mission and programs to enhance visibility, engagement, and support. They craft and disseminate impactful messaging, manage digital marketing strategies, and showcase the achievements of teens who participate in the programs, all while advocating for youth development and building strategic partnerships within the community.

Marketing and Communications

Finance and Compliance Team

Creative and Instructional Roles

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Finance and Compliance Team

Creative and Instructional Roles